Van Wert, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Van Wert, Iowa
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Location of Van Wert, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 500.00/sq mi (193.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50262
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-80490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397118 |
Van Wert is a small city in Decatur County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 178 people lived there. It is a quiet place located in the northern part of the county.
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Exploring Van Wert's Location
Van Wert is easy to find on Route J14. It is located east of I-35, a major highway. The city is about eight miles north of Decatur City. It is also just two miles south of the line that separates Decatur County from Clarke County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Van Wert covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Van Wert's Early Days
Van Wert was first settled a long time ago, in 1853. The city was named after a person called Issac Van Wart. This is how many towns in the United States got their names, often from early settlers or important people.
People of Van Wert
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 306 | — |
| 1910 | 461 | +50.7% |
| 1920 | 463 | +0.4% |
| 1930 | 369 | −20.3% |
| 1940 | 383 | +3.8% |
| 1950 | 318 | −17.0% |
| 1960 | 253 | −20.4% |
| 1970 | 244 | −3.6% |
| 1980 | 245 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 249 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 231 | −7.2% |
| 2010 | 230 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 178 | −22.6% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, 178 people lived in Van Wert. The population density was about 500 people per square mile. This means there were about 500 people living in each square mile of the city.
Most of the people living in Van Wert were White (about 96.6%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified as being of two or more races. About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Van Wert was about 50.5 years old. This means that half the population was younger than 50.5 and half was older. The population was split evenly between males and females.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 230 people lived in Van Wert. The population density was a bit higher then, at about 697 people per square mile.
Similar to 2020, most residents were White (96.1%). A small percentage were Native American or from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age was 48 years old, and there were slightly more females than males.
See also
In Spanish: Van Wert (Iowa) para niños
